Enjoy a new approach to child birth class combining brain science, birth science and technology to empower your positive birth through preparation. This class takes place over a series of three Tuesdays and will include training and education in mindfulness, hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and sports psychology. A mobile app will also be able available if desired to enhance the learning experience.

Pre-registration is required in order to obtain access to virtual access. Please call (207)301-8337 to register. 

 LOCATION: Virtually--Link to follow

Objectives:

1. Identify two potential reasons for excessive newborn weight loss and/or slow or not weight gain
2. Identify two potential interventions to help ensure normal newborn weight gain
3. Identify two potential resources/referral to help support feeding dyad

Monday, November 16, 2026, 5:30-7 pm 

Coping strategies for dealing with grief and loss during the holidays.

Presented by Andy Sokoloff, LMSW, Bereavement Coordinator, MaineHealth CHANS Home Health and Hospice

Registration is required.

Call 207-373-6585 for more information.

MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick (Parkview)

Stress takes a toll on mental and physical health, often going unnoticed—especially for those who work in helping professions. Healthy Community Coalition is offering free Stress First Aid trainings to organizations in Greater Franklin County. This 45 minute training can be integrated into staff meetings, in-service days or other workplace gatherings. 

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED teaches participants how to give first aid, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and use an automated external defibrillator safely and effectively. 

Who is this class for? The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs an OSHA-compliant course completion card—or anyone who simply wants to be ready to respond in an emergency.

What does this course teach? 

• First aid basics
• Medical emergencies
• Injury emergencies
• Environmental emergencies
• Preventing illness and injury
• Adult CPR and AED use
• Choking help for an Adult, Child or Infant
• Drowning response and prevention
• Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies
• Optional modules in Child CPR AED and Infant CPR

Requirements: Provide copy of completion certificate  for the Heartcode portion https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartsaver-first-aid-cpr-aed-online (additional cost)

Contact Amanda at (207) 373-2175 or amanda.downing@mainehealth.org with questions or to schedule.

Birth is a normal, natural, process. Just like each person is unique, each pregnancy, labor and birth are unique. At Lincoln Hospital Family Birth Center, we believe the best approach is supporting the birthing person as they navigate this natural, beautiful process. We support your decisions and value client input as a vital part of the birthing experience and labor process.

As your family prepares for labor, delivery, and the arrival of this precious new baby, we are here to help make this exciting new journey the best experience it can be for all. Our childbirth education classes cover pregnancy, labor and delivery, and newborn care. We use videos, stories, photos and animations, activities and games as well as demonstrations to teach all the essential information parents need to prepare for the birth of their baby. 

It is recommended that expecting clients finish this series around 3-6 weeks before their due date. This class is for patients and their support person(s) and is now a two part series with an optional breastfeeding course (separate sign up) offered at varied times over the course of the year.

For more information about our class offerings, please call the LH Family Birth Center at 207.563.4536 to speak to one of our nurses.  **Class is located at WATSON CENTER

The Arts of Wellness: Writing Through Grief

Wednesday, December 2, 5:30-7 pm

We will all face intense grief at various times in our lives.  Sometimes, it will come in the form of the death of a loved one, and at other times it may take different forms: illness or injury, divorce, natural disasters, disability, family estrangement, loss of a job, taking on a caregiving role, and many others.

In this free workshop, participants will join writer Sarah Kilch Gaffney to learn how expressive writing and journaling can help us navigate grief in all its forms. Participants will hear readings, try out writing prompts, and learn about the benefits of expressive writing and journaling, as well as take home some helpful tools and ideas. No writing experience is necessary, anyone experiencing any kind of grief is welcome, and all workshop participants will get to bring a journal home with them to continue their practice.

Registration is required. 

To learn more, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.

Creative Reset: Community Watercolor

December 3, 9:30-11:30 am

Enjoy a relaxing morning of creative experience, conversation and connection - one brushstroke at a time!

Everyone will contribute to one beautiful collaborative painting that each participant will bring home a section of as a meaningful reminder of connection, creativity and shared experience.

You will be led through a series of drawing and painting prompts to guide the process – No experience needed! All supplies will be provided - Just bring your curiosity and willingness to try something new. Discover the joy of creating art together, slowing down and being present, and seeing the individual contributions joining together as one.

Cost is $12 per person.

Registration is required.

MH Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, Maine, enter through Main entrance.